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The thermal paste debate: less is more or gob it on?
Ngl, I used to think you needed a thick layer of thermal paste to get good heat transfer. But last month I rebuilt a Dell Optiplex 3020 and tried the pea-sized drop method for the first time. Temps dropped by 8c compared to my old spread-it-even method. On a $200 shop computer that's a big deal for longevity. So is there a real consensus here, or is it all just personal preference based on what you learned first?
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dakota7871d ago
Man I still use way too much toothpaste every time, old habits die hard.
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sandra_black1d ago
@dakota787 oh man, you're not alone. I do the exact same thing and it drives me crazy. My toothpaste tube looks like a crime scene with a giant blob on the brush every single time. I know the rule is supposed to be just a pea sized amount, but my hand just goes for it like I'm frosting a cake. I've tried to cut back but old habits really do die hard like you said, I guess we just like that fresh feeling.
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